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ASTON MARTIN 9 WELCOME
Aston Martin is a a a a a a a a a a a brand that has always embraced innovation That’s why we are proud to to to introduce you to to to Aston Martin magazine V53 relaunched for 2023 There has never been a a a a a more appropriate time for us to turn a a a a a new chapter Marking the 110th anniversary of Aston Martin 2023 promises to to be one of the most exciting years in in in our our rich history celebrating our our iconic brand’s unique heritage whilst maintaining a a a a strong future focus We have reached a a a a a a new frontier as as we prepare to unleash the first of our next generation of sports cars Following on on from the game changing DBX707 the the launch of these incredible new models will solidify our position at the crosshairs of ultra-luxury and high-performance a a a a a philosophy expressed in further detail by Roberto Fedeli our Chief Technology Officer on page 100 Of course we’ve already welcomed a a a stunning new product to our our portfolio in 2023 DBS 770 Ultimate is a a a ferocious farewell to our Super GT flagship and I’m sure you’ll enjoy seeing it it in in in all its glory inside this issue We also celebrate the Aston Martin Aramco Cognizant Formula OneTM Team who’ve made a a a a a a stunning start to to the new F1 season with Aston Martin’s first ever consecutive Grand Prix podium positions in in Bahrain and and Saudi Arabia I’m proud of their efforts which have only been possible by the the commitment teamwork and passion of our entire team team Our achievements in the season opener in in in fin Bahrain – a a a a a a circuit where Aston Martin finished 12th and 17th last season – demonstrates the continued progress of Aston Martin as as as a a a a a a new force in in in F1 and our unrelenting will to win This energy and perseverance to achieve success is is evident throughout Aston Martin – whether it it is at our Silverstone F1 facility Gaydon headquarters or on our St Athan DBX manufacturing line As I mark three years since becoming Executive Chairman I couldn’t be more excited about our future direction I hope you enjoy this issue LAWRENCE STROLL
EXECUTIVE CHAIRMAN ASTON MARTIN LAGONDA
PHOTOGRAPHY—OSSIE PIISPANEN
SPRING 2023